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Control of Disposable Plastics Act No.11 of 2019.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to Extraordinary Gazette dated 29th March, 2019.
Long title
An Act to make provision for a prohibition on the importation, manufacture, retail of certain disposable plastics, authorize the use of certain types of disposable plastics and provide for related matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Protection of environment Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the 1st day of April, 2020.
Abstract

This Act lays down rules to prohibit the import, distribution, sale and utilization of single use plastic containers, cutlery, straws as well as prohibit the import, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of plastic bags made with a petroleum based resin. The list of exceptions includes bags for garbage, medical use, preservation of food, and a few other uses. This Act allows the import, sale or use of single use plastic containers or cutlery that is labeled and sold as “environmentally sustainable” after obtaining a license from the relevant Minister. In addition, this Act sets out penalties for false or misleading claims related to the environmental sustainability of a product. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any plastic beverage container referred to in the Returnable Containers Act, Cap. 395A. A Committee will be established to address, monitor and develop plastic pollution prevention programmes; and formulate and implement strategies and programmes to raise public awareness on the pollution created by plastics.

Full text
English
Website
www.barbadosparliament.com

References - Legislation

Amended by

Control of Disposable Plastics (Amendment) Act No. 60 of 2019.

Legislation | Barbados | 2019

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Control of Disposable Plastics Act No. 8 of 2020.

Legislation | Barbados | 2020

Keyword: Capacity building, Certification, Education, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX